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Flier (2) 13 June 2003 WORLD COUNCIL OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION SOCIETIES (WCCES) ASSOCIATION OF CUBAN EDUCATORS (APC) announce XII WORLD CONGRESS OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION Education and Social Justice 25-29 OCTOBER, 2004, HAVANA, CUBA
The WCCES was founded in 1970 as an international organisation of comparative education societies to advance their field of expertise. Triennial congresses in different countries enable scholars, researchers and administrators to share knowledge and increase understanding of educational issues around the globe. With globalisation, comparative educational studies make an important contribution to policy in ways that respect diversity and stimulate international co-operation in the development of education for all throughout life. As an NGO in Operational Relations with UNESCO, WCCES aims to do this in ways that prepare humankind for the great challenges for of the 21st century.
The APC was founded in 1989. With 14000 members, 80 specialising in comparative education, it is the largest professional association for educators in Cuba. WCCES is honoured to invite the Comparative Education Section of the APC, to host the Xll World Congress, 25-29 October 2004, at the Palace of Conventions in Havana. Spanish, English and French will be the official languages, with simultaneous translation available for parts of the programme.
The motto of the Congress is Sea culto para ser libre[1]. Taken from the writing of the Cuban patriot José Martí, it is a guiding principal of education and society everywhere and has inspired Education and Social Justice as the theme of the XII World Congress.
The conference programme will address the following themes:
The programme will include plenary sessions, symposia, commissions, workshops and tours to educational centres. Participants will be invited to learn about Cuban experiences of education and social development.
The formal Announcement of the Congress and the Call for Papers will be available by the end of June 2003. For further information contact the APC through 12wcces@teleda.get.tur.cu, or Tel + (537) 202 5420 Fax + (537) 204 5724. The web-site address is http://www.12wcces.cujae.edu.cu At the Palace of Conventions in Havana, the staff has extensive experience of organising major international meetings to the highest standards. Information is available on the website http://www.complejopalco.com. Information about the WCCES is available on the website http://wwwhkuhk/cerc/wcces and from cerc@hku.hk
Officers of the Cuban Congress Committee
Congress Convenor Lidia Turner Martí Director of the Association of Cuban Educators
Chair of the Academic Committee Elvira Martín Director of the Centre for Professional Studies in Higher Education, University of Havana
Chair of the Finance Committee Jorge González Corona Department of International Relations, Ministry of Education
WCCES representatives
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